There is widespread concern in Turkey about Greek Cypriot equipment, with many systems coming from Israel, as reported by SKAI’s Istanbul correspondent Manolis Kostidis. An extensive reference is also made to the anti-aircraft dome of Greece and Cyprus.

“The “Greek Cypriot administration of Southern Cyprus” bought an anti-aircraft system from Israel… From Israel! The Turkish Cypriot administration of northern Cyprus stated that this is an effort that puts obstacles in the way of peace efforts. But what an effort, they clearly went in here. They are setting up the dome, but we will prepare the minaret! The “Greek Cypriot administration” which continues its armament programs received the first batch of the Israeli anti-aircraft defense dome.

“The anti-aircraft system of the Greek Cypriots will become compatible with the one that Greece will procure. The Minister of Defense of Greece, Nikos Dendias, had announced that Greece would procure the anti-aircraft dome system from Israel. He had emphasized that a single dome would be created from Cyprus and up to the Aegean” Turkiye newspaper notes.

“Greece is preparing to procure missile systems from Israel”

The Turkish media also refer to missile systems that Greece will procure from Israel, with their concern being obvious.

“Greece is preparing to procure from Israel multiple PULS missile launchers which it will install in Evros and on the Aegean islands! The cost of the procurement reaches 500 million euros and will have to be approved by Parliament and by the relevant Defense Committee. The General Staff of the Greek Army decided on this system, due to its high deterrent ability and lower cost. The 38 PULS multiple launch systems will cost 500 million euros, will be delivered to the frontline artillery forces located in Evros as well as in the Eastern Aegean islands. The procurement cost includes launch systems and vehicles, missiles, their maintenance and personnel training. The Hellenic Armed Forces considered the possibility of modernizing the MLRS but the cost was found to be high, and it was decided to procure the Israeli PULS” states Turkiye.

“If Cyprus becomes a member of NATO, Turkey will be under siege”

In Turkey, they also express concern about the possible accession of Cyprus to NATO. “if Cyprus becomes a member of NATO, Turkey will be besieged” notes the Turkish agency Anatoli.

“Cyprus, which should be an island of peace and tranquility, became the target of hostile forces with the efforts of the “Greek Cypriot administration of Southern Cyprus” (Republic of Cyprus) to become a member of NATO. The former leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, warned the “Greek Cypriot administration”, which supported Israel’s attacks on Palestine and Lebanon, and declared that “Cyprus will become part of the war and face retaliation”. With these efforts, the “Greek Cypriot administration of Southern Cyprus” made Cyprus the target of conflicts”.

“In short, Cyprus joining NATO means that Turkey’s influence in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean will end and Turkey will face a new threat of encirclement through Southern Anatolia. Thus, it is expected that the efforts of Cyprus to become a member of NATO are not acceptable in terms of the national interests of Turkey and the TRNC, and in a possible situation, Turkey is expected to veto the accession of Cyprus. reports the Turkish agency.